Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1.
Move the fuel valve to the Open position, all the way
to the right (Figure 11).
Figure 11
1.
Choke
3.
Starter
2.
Fuel valve
2.
Move the choke lever left to the On position if you
are starting a cold engine.
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
3.
Hold the safety bail against the handle and push the
handle down enough to raise the cutting wheel off the
ground.
4.
Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance,
then pull the handle briskly. Return the starter handle
gently (Figure 11).
5.
After the engine starts, gradually move the choke
lever back to the Off position. If the engine stalls or
hesitates, move the choke back to On again until the
engine warms up. Then move it to the Off position.
6.
Hold the throttle lever against the handle to spin the
cutting wheel.
Stopping the Engine
1.
Release your hand from the throttle lever.
Note:
If the engine has been working hard or is hot,
let it run for a minute before releasing the safety bail.
This helps to cool the engine before stopping. In an
emergency, the engine may be stopped immediately.
2.
Release the safety bail to stop the engine.
3.
Move the fuel valve to the Closed position, all the way
to the left.
Grinding a Stump
Place the machine into position with the cutting wheel near
the front-top edge of the stump.
DANGER
The machine will cut and amputate hands and feet.
•
Stay in the operator's position while the machine
is running and keep away from the cutting
wheel.
•
Keep all bystanders a safe distance from the
machine.
•
Stop the machine immediately if any people or
animals enter the work area.
WARNING
Grinding a stump will throw wood chips, soil, and
other debris into the air which could injure you or
bystanders.
•
Always wear eye protection when using the
machine.
•
Keep all bystanders a safe distance from the
machine.
1.
Release the throttle so that it is in Disengaged position.
2.
Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine (page 10).
3.
Allow engine to warm up at idle for two minutes.
4.
Push the handle down enough to raise the cutting
wheel off the ground.
5.
Hold the throttle against the handle so that it is in
engaged position, this will engage the centrifugal clutch
and the cutting wheel rotates.
6.
Move the machine to the front of the stump and set
the parking brake.
7.
Swing the cutting wheel to one side, then lower it
approximately 1/2 inch to 1 inch into the front-top
corner of the stump. Swing the cutting wheel back
and forth, lowering the cutting wheel approximately
1/2 inch to 1 inch before each sweep, until you have
ground the front portion of the stump to ground level
(Figure 12).
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